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A new study led by Johns Hopkins University psychologist Amy Shelton found that people with better social skills are more proficient in taking another person's perspective, including spatial ones. This ability is crucial for those on the autism spectrum and may be related to empathy and tolerance.
Researchers recorded tsunami airglow signature using camera system in Maui, Hawaii, one hour before the event. The observation confirms a theory that tsunamis can produce atmospheric gravity waves detectable by satellite imaging.
Researchers have designed a micro air vehicle that can flap, glide, and hover like a bird, combining the benefits of fixed wing MAVs with manoeuvrability. The design was inspired by swifts, which are known for their agility and gliding efficiency.
The LRO spacecraft captured a dramatic sunrise view of Tycho crater's central peak, revealing distinctive outcrops and boulders formed through impact melt. The young crater, only 110 million years old, has steep slopes that will erode over time, potentially creating smooth mountains.
A study of nine cities worldwide reveals that people are less likely to walk when temperatures drop below zero, during heavy rain or excessive snow. In contrast, warmer temperatures and sunshine increase pedestrian traffic.
Dr. John Rogers has developed revolutionary products in human health, fiber optics, semiconductor manufacturing, and solar power, with many currently in commercial use. He is also a mentor to students at University of Illinois, encouraging future inventors to think ingeniously and pursue solutions to grand challenges.
The USDA has developed a cutting-edge optical scanning system that uses two different kinds of lighting and a sophisticated camera to inspect fresh produce items. The system can detect defects and contaminants, such as cuts, bruises, and specks of fertilizer, in a single image.
A recent UBC study reveals that experts with specific product knowledge can make mistakes when relying on their memories to compare products. The researchers found that a feeling of accountability and pressure to give the best recommendations can lead to false recalls, especially in complex goods such as cameras, cars, and computers.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a tiny device that improves on existing forms of memory storage by using a mechanical arm to translate data into electrical signals. This allows for much faster operation and reduced energy consumption compared to conventional methods.
Researchers at MIT have devised a new method to detect internal damage in airplane composite materials, allowing for faster inspection. The approach uses a handheld device and heat-sensitive camera to reveal underlying problems.
Researchers at Ohio State University developed a single, stationary lens to create 3D images of microscopic objects from nine different angles. The freeform lens, made from thermoplastic material, enables miniaturized products with reduced equipment needs and improved precision.
The IBEX spacecraft has taken unprecedented photos of the plasma sheet, a complex region surrounding Earth's magnetic field. The images show a plasmoid being ejected into space, providing direct visual evidence of space weather events that can cause auroras and radiation failures.
NASA has extended Phase E of the LROC contract with Arizona State University for approximately two years and $11,368,735. ASU will continue to operate and analyze LROC's science instruments.
Scientists have found that the sand dunes in a vast area of northern Mars are changing with both sudden and gradual motions, contrary to previous assumptions. The changes were caused by seasonal carbon-dioxide ice and stronger-than-expected gusts of wind, resulting in sand avalanches and erosion.
Researchers developed a curvilinear camera with adjustable zoom capability inspired by the human eye. The camera combines simplicity and versatility, enabling applications in night-vision surveillance, robotic vision, endoscopic imaging and consumer electronics.
A new camera technology uses infrared imaging to visualize bloodstains and other substances, overcoming limitations of existing methods. This innovation has the potential to improve crime scene investigations by providing non-destructive analysis.
A new study published in the Annals of Surgery found that laparoscopic appendectomies may carry a higher risk of deep abdominal infections in certain patients, including those with diabetes, smoking history, and older age. The study suggests that open surgery may be a better option for these high-risk patients.
A new camera technology uses multimode imaging in thermal infrared to visualize bloodstains and other substances, overcoming limitations of existing luminol tests. The camera can detect even diluted blood and distinguish between various chemicals, making it a potential game-changer for crime scene investigations.
Scientists have captured the first 2-D visualization of Alfvén waves and the energetic particles that ride them to fusion reactor walls. These images show a torus-shaped plasma with spiral waves and particles arriving at the wall in synchronization with the waves.
Researchers at Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology developed an Eyetracker system to track drivers' eye movements and issue warnings before nodding off. The system can be installed in any car model and is roughly half the size of a matchbox, making it undetectable when mounted behind the sun visor.
A team of researchers found that speed cameras decrease crashes involving injury and fatalities by reducing average speed and speeding violations. The study compiled data from 35 relevant studies, concluding that the cameras are effective in preventing road accidents.
Three NASA Goddard Space Flight Center employees, Matt Greenhouse, Randy Kimble, and Alexander Moiseev, received the 2010 Robert H. Goddard Award for Science for their outstanding work in sciences at NASA Goddard. The award recognizes their exceptional achievements in developing instrumentation and analysis methods for premier astronom...
Researchers at York University have developed a waterproof controller that enables an underwater robot to communicate with divers wirelessly. The AQUA system uses a tablet built by York researchers, allowing divers to program the robot's actions and receive commands through a waterproof interface.
The Visibility app uses a smartphone's camera, GPS, compass, and accelerometer to estimate air quality. Users take a photo of the sky, and the app analyzes it to determine pollutant content.
McGill researchers discovered how cells identify and recycle proteins by capturing an image of the UBR box component. This finding holds promise for understanding and treating Johanson-Blizzard syndrome, a rare disease causing deformations and mental retardation.
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is developing image processing technology to analyze large amounts of video data and recognize potential risk situations. The new application can identify, locate and track abandoned luggage, allowing security authorities to take swift action.
Researchers investigated familial prosopagnosia, a condition where individuals have trouble recognizing faces. The study found that changes in lighting conditions and viewing angles affected their ability to recognize faces, suggesting an inability to form robust mental representations of faces.
The EUREKA E! 3931 ASARP project developed a small and cheap-to-build unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can fly in severe weather conditions. The UAV uses shape-changing technology to improve flight stability, enabling it to carry up to 40 kg of equipment.
Newly discovered cliffs on the moon indicate that it shrank globally in the geologically recent past and might still be shrinking. The cliffs, called lobate scarps, are relatively young and have a semi-circular or lobe-shaped appearance.
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera has detected 14 previously unknown lobate scarps on the moon, indicating recent contraction of the lunar interior. The newly discovered scarps show a globally distributed distribution and are estimated to have formed about 100 meters in the recent past.
The Frankencamera platform allows users to control photographic and computational hardware on cameras, creating new imaging applications. Researchers share six sample apps, including low-light imaging and lucky imaging, that demonstrate the platform's potential.
Scientists studied 3-legged dog movement techniques to develop robots that can adjust to injuries. Dogs with fore-limb amputations used 'compensation strategies' to walk and run, while those with hind-limb amputations showed little adjustment. This research aims to improve robot efficiency and usability.
Researchers in Spain have developed a method to create highly accurate three-dimensional models of historical buildings using laser scanners and software. This technology reduces the time spent on field work by up to 75% while capturing thousands of times more information than conventional methods.
Researchers have developed a tiny silicon chip that can detect specific chemicals and map their location, potentially alerting emergency responders to hazardous situations. The sensor works by manipulating the shape of pores on the silicon flake to respond to specific chemical traits.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed advanced algorithms to enhance camera systems in cars, enabling faster detection of pedestrians and other moving objects. The system can recognize people from other vehicles and create a model that reacts almost instantly, potentially doubling down as a tool for autonomous vehicles.
A Tel Aviv University security expert has identified serious security drawbacks in US passports, credit cards, and e-voting systems. The researcher, Prof. Avishai Wool, found that hackers can access the chip embedded in passports using simple devices, while smart card vulnerabilities allow for easy jamming of radio frequencies.
The Department of Defense is funding a $1.6 million grant to develop two new surveillance applications, one for a tiny cave camera and another for iris recognition, both building on the lightweight 'Panoptes' platform developed by Southern Methodist University.
The Hubble Multi-Cycle Treasury Program will survey the first third of cosmic time, observing over 250,000 distant galaxies to understand galaxy formation and evolution. The project aims to study the earliest stages in the formation of supermassive black holes and find distant supernovae important for understanding dark energy.
A five-person team from the University of Washington assessed damage in Haiti after a magnitude-7 earthquake. The team found that much of the loss of human life could have been prevented by using earthquake-resistant designs and construction.
Scientists have developed a rapid, non-invasive method to diagnose seed quality in real time using infrared temperature measurement. This breakthrough method can distinguish between viable and dead seeds in under two hours, reducing the need for destructive germination tests.
A Canadian report reveals that public perception of surveillance cameras is at odds with reality, with little evidence to suggest they deter crime. The report calls for questioning the social ethics and legal limits of surveillance footage as technology continues to evolve.
A team of astronomers has detected a population of compact and ultra-blue galaxies from 13 billion years ago, just 600 to 800 million years after the Big Bang. The newly found objects are crucial for understanding the evolution of the first stars and galaxies.
A network of cameras deployed around the Arctic captured vast curtains of aurora borealis colliding, producing explosive outbursts of light. Researchers believe these collisions reveal a common sequence of events connected to events in Earth's plasma tail.
Scientists have measured magnetic fields in the afterglow of a gamma-ray burst for the first time using a specialized camera on a telescope. This breakthrough observation opens up the study of magnetic fields in these cosmic events, potentially changing our understanding of their role in powering and collimating gamma-ray bursts.
Concurrent imaging of metabolic and electric signals in the heart reveals a dynamic relationship between multiple cardiac variables. The new dual-camera system allows for rapid setup, dichroic image separation, and high spatial resolution, enabling correlative multimodal cardiac imaging.
Developed by Drs. Richard Schwartz and Harsha Setty, the Video Rigid Flexible Laryngoscope helps navigate airways in patients with head and neck cancer or anatomical variations, reducing trauma risk.
Researchers at Universite de Montreal have created the world's most sensitive astronomical camera, enabling clearer images of stars. The new technology has also shown potential in detecting early signs of diseases like macular degeneration and certain types of cancer.
Researchers at Duke University have developed SurroundSense, an app that uses phone features to create a unique fingerprint of a space. The system achieves an average accuracy of 87% when all sensing capabilities are used, allowing it to tell whether a user is in a bar or a Target store.
A team of scientists used cameras to capture fireballs streaking across the night sky, calculating its orbit and asteroid origin. The rare achondrite meteorite is from the inner asteroid belt, providing valuable insights into the solar system's evolution.
The NOAA survey found high numbers of juvenile sea scallops and ocean quahogs on Georges Bank, while recruitment in the Mid-Atlantic was weaker than expected. Biomass remained high, but declined in certain areas, such as the Elephant Trunk rotational area.
Researchers have found a new way to transform graphite oxide into graphene using an ordinary camera flash, which could lead to the production of low-cost transparent and flexible electronics. The process is simple, energy-efficient, and chemical-free.
The US Department of Energy's national laboratories have won 46 R&D 100 Awards for their exceptional work in technology transfer and innovation. These awards recognize the department's commitment to advancing energy security, environmental protection, and economic growth.
Purdue University researchers have developed magnetically responsive gold nanostars that can be used to enhance contrast in biomedical imaging. The nanostars can be made to twinkle at precise frequencies, allowing them to stand out from noisy backgrounds and improving the clarity of images.
LRO's LROC cameras have returned the first lunar images since reaching the moon on June 23, capturing cratered regions in the highlands south of Mare Nubium. The images, taken along the terminator line, show a rugged surface with subtle topography exaggeration.
The LROC camera system has taken its first images of the Moon, revealing detailed topography and subtle features. The instrument is performing exceptionally well, with a resolution of approximately 1.4-meters/pixel, and will soon begin mapping the lunar surface at 50-cm/pixel.
Researchers at CLEO/IQEC Meeting present advancements in electro-optics, lasers and light-based treatments for faster wound healing. Autonomous vehicle technology has made significant progress with futuristic sensors and computing capabilities, promising to revolutionize transportation and warfare.
Dr. Leo Lombardini is conducting a pioneering study on pecan roots to optimize tree maintenance and nutrient application. His research aims to discover ways to produce higher-quality, more nutritious nuts in an efficient and sustainable manner.
Researchers have discovered a series of distinct concentric zones in gecko eyes that enable exceptional night vision, leading to potential advancements in camera technology and multifocal contact lenses. The study, published in the Journal of Vision, also introduces a new method for gathering optical data from live animals without harm.
Researchers at Princeton University developed a new method that scrambles light to capture more detail in images. By leveraging nonlinear optical materials, the technique can create high-resolution images without sacrificing wide-angle perspective.
A new study examines how marketers can enhance target options by introducing unique categorical features, reducing the decoy's impact. The authors found that changes in destination, laptop computer type, and camera phone brand decreased the attractiveness of the decoy option.